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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

The pastor and parishioners of St. Boniface Catholic Church invite area churches, their pastors and congregations, to join them for an informal pot-luck supper at 5 p.m. today to mark the 100th anniversary of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in the U.S. In 1908, the Rev. Paul Wattson, founder of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, suggested that the period between Jan. 18 and 25 be an octave of prayer for Christian Unity. All who attend the event at St. Boniface are invited to bring a dish of food. For information, contact the parish office at 754-7473. St. Boniface is at 1952 Ga. 21 South, Springfield.

First Baptist Church of Rincon is changing the time of its evening worship service to 6 p.m. beginning today. "We are making this change in order to have outreach visitation on Sunday nights after evening worship," "It also makes it easier for families to come to church on Sunday evening and still get the kids to bed early," Pastor Bob Rogers said. Most other Sunday afternoon activities, such as choirs and discipleship classes, will meet 30 minutes earlier than before. For information, call the church at 826-5536 or go to www.fbcrincon.com.

Refuel '08 Youth Revival

6:30 p.m. today. Sponsored by 24/7 Teen Ministries of Rincon Church of God. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Scott Harvell, a veteran youth pastor from Brunswick. Music will be provided by modern praise and worship band Contagious. Consumed, the drama group of 24/7, will provide drama ministry. "The purpose of this revival is to give the students of the church and this county an atmosphere in which they can freely worship and be challenged by the word of God," Rev. Les Woodard, Rincon Church of God youth pastor, said. Rincon Church of God is at 3430 Ga. 21. Call 826-5927 or go to www.rinconcog.org.

Feb. 1-2, weekend seminar at Bethesda United Methodist Church, 3608 Midland Road, Guyton. The seminar begins with a covered dish meal at 6 p.m. Friday, followed by praise and worship at 7 p.m. The seminar continues Saturday at 9 a.m., to be completed Saturday night. There is a charge of $10 for the participant's manual and a small charge for Saturday lunch. There will be a program for children, preschool through fifth grade, and a nursery for children under age 4. Youth are invited to attend seminar classes with the adults. Led by a lay team, the seminar is sponsored by Aldersgate Renewal Ministries, an affiliate of the General Board of Discipleship of the United Methodist Church. For information or to register, call 728-3332.

Team Impact crusade at FBC Rincon

First Baptist Church of Rincon, 201 E. 6th St., will host a Team Impact crusade at 7 p.m. Feb. 7-10. Team Impact performs feats of strength, such as crushing concrete blocks, breaking baseball bats, and lifting large logs, and shares about their Christian faith. The public is invited. Doors open at 6 p.m. each night.

Team Impact also does feats of strength and shares a non-religious, anti-drug message in school assemblies. For information on having Team Impact perform at your school, call Jason McNair at First Baptist Church at 826-5536.

Marriage conference

First Baptist Church of Springfield will host the "Let's Get Real Marriage Conference" with Dale and Jena Forehand of Stained Glass Ministries, Feb. 8-9. The conference fee is $15 per person and includes meals. To register, call 754-3443.

Conference schedule:

Friday, Feb. 8: 6 to 7 p.m. dinner.

7 to 8:15 p.m. Session I - "Testimony."

8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Session 2 - "What is a Safe Mate?"

Saturday, Feb. 9: 8:30 to 9 a.m. breakfast (optional).

9 to 10:30 a.m. Session 3 - "What's Their Problem?"

10:45 a.m. to noon Session 4 - "Flee, Fight, or Forgive?"

Sunday, Feb. 10: Dale and Jena will speak in the 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. worship services. To read their story as heard on the 700 Club, go to the church's Web site at www.fbc-springfield.org. First Baptist Church of Springfield is at 1435 Ga. 119 North.

Methodist Campground Barbecue

The 10th annual Methodist Campground Barbecue will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 9. Tickets are $6. Deadline on ticket sales is Jan. 27. Proceeds will be used for campground improvements. For information, call 826-5796 or 754-6646.

Scrapbooking at Life Baptist

Classes for the scrapbooking project at Life Baptist Church, 1541 Ga. 21 South, Springfield, will be held the fourth Monday of each month. For information, call Angela Caldwell at 754-1616 or Beth at 754-3148.

Prayer Breakfast

Cornerstone Baptist Church invites the community to a time of food, fellowship and prayer each Tuesday at 8 a.m. The prayer breakfast is held at Cornerstone House, 2160 Ga. 21 North. Call the church office at 754-6278 by noon on Mondays if you plan to attend. For information, visit www.visitCornerstone.org.

Awana at Pineora Baptist

The Awana children's program will be held every Wednesday at Pineora Baptist Church, 131 Elkins St., Guyton. A meal will be served at 6:15 p.m. For information, call 772-3044.

Awana at Grace Community Church

The Awana children's program will

be held every Wednesday from 6 to 7:45 p.m. at Grace Community Church, 1094 Goshen Road in Rincon. Children age 3 through fifth grade are invited. For information, call 826-4204.

Family Night at Bethesda

There is a place for everyone on Thursday night at Bethesda United Methodist Church, 3608 Midland Road. Children are invited to join the Discovery Club, for fun activities that teach about God's love. Youth and adults are involved in small group Bible studies. The youth learn to relate the Bible to today's world. The current adults Bible studies are Romans and the Miracles of Jesus. There is a fellowship meal at 6 p.m. and the Bible studies begin at 6:45 p.m. For information and the price of the meal, call 728-3332.

Divorce Recovery Group

"Don't go through divorce ... grow through divorce." God cares for you and so do we. Divorce recovery group meets at 7 p.m. Fridays at Rincon First Christian Church, 5835 Ga. 21 South in Rincon. For information, call Glen at 826-1240.

Divorce Care Ministry

Meets at 7 p.m. Fridays at Grace Community Church, 1094 Goshen Road in Rincon. The ministry focuses on helping the newly separated, those who don't know where to turn, or those who have been divorced for a while but don't feel prepared to "move on." The ministry is offered to help those who are separated or divorced find healing. Child care is provided. For more information, call the church office at 826-4204 or Donnie and Judy Allen at 728-3669.

Thrift Shop

The Manna House Ministries Thrift Shop is open from 2-6 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.-noon on Saturdays. A bakery item is given with each purchase. The Manna House is at 1210 Patrion Park Drive across from the YMCA in Rincon.

Youth Fellowship

A Youth Fellowship gathering is held 1-3 p.m. every Saturday at the House of Prayer of Rincon on Fort Howard Road. For information, call 826-2570.

Rincon Regular Services

Overcoming by Faith now has worship services at The Banquet Room, 135 Goshen Road Extension. Service times are 1:30 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Thursdays. Call 927-8601.

8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass

St. Boniface Church, 1952 Ga. 21 South, Springfield, announces the resumption of its 8:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays. For information, call 754-7473 or go to www.sbcatholic.com.

The Rev. Terry A. Wilson of Countryside Baptist Church, 1201 Noel C. Conaway Road, Guyton, is teaching a series of lessons at 10 a.m. Sundays on "What Does The Bible Say?" Among his topics are what the Bible teaches about how a person can know he or she is going to heaven, the functions of a church, how to handle criticism and how the Holy Spirit works in people's lives. The study is part of the Discovery Bible Class in the church auditorium. At 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Wilson is teaching a series called "Living Life On the Level," examining Proverbs as it applies to everyday life. For information, call 728-3253 or go to www.churchforfamilies.com.

Hope Garden Project

Pastor Mildred Lake of the House of Prayer of Rincon is developing a picnic area to be called The Hope Garden. It will be free to the public and will be a place to walk through and view different adventures of the Bible. The garden, located at 823 Fort Howard Road in Rincon, also will provide a place for meditation. Lake is asking for help in the project and may be contacted at 826-2570.

AREA FAITH EVENTS

'The Well'

Trinity United Methodist Church, 320 Benton Drive, Pooler, has a new program called "The Well." On the second and fourth Saturday of each month Trinity UMC will screen two movies in the social hall. Attendees are asked to bring their own drinks and a comfortable chair or pillow if they choose. Popcorn will be provided. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the first movie at 5:30 p.m. All movies are free and family friendly. For information, call 748-4141.

Awana at North Salem Baptist

The Awana program will be held every Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at North Salem Baptist Church, 955 Ga. 30 in Port Wentworth. Classes: infants through adults. For information, call 964-7933.

Christian Motorcyclists Association meets the third Monday of each month, Lovezzola's Pizza, 320 E. U.S. 80 in Pooler. Dinner at 6 p.m.

Wonderful Wednesdays

Wonderful Wednesdays is a children's Bible study that meets every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Pooler, 320 Benton Drive. For children, age 4 to fifth grade. Techniques for adult Bible study are being taught at the same time. For information, call 748-4141.

Calvary Assembly of God, U.S. 80 West, Pooler, is offering "Time for Two," a time-out for parents who need a few hours of quiet time just for each other. Child care will be provided free on the first Friday of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Call 748-5847.

Redeemed Riders CMA meets the first Thursday of each month at RJ's on U.S. 301 South in Statesboro. Dinner at 6 p.m. Meeting at 7 p.m.

Family Night Activities

Family Night is being held on Wednesdays at Port Wentworth United Methodist Church, 201 Turnberry St. Supper is at 5:45 p.m. with lecture series or Bible study to follow. Cost: $4 for adults, $2 for children, maximum of $10 for family. Attendees' first supper is free. Call 964-4210 for reservations. Nursery provided. The church also operates a thrift store, which is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Most items priced under $2.

- Compiled by Brenda Kelley

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